I was asking ChatGPT about various possibilities if ISS needs to replace their amateur radio... and it spontaneously offered some entertaining opinions about Baofeng. 😆
(It claims that there are ground-based spares of the existing radio but cooling issues limit their on orbit lifetime.)
(It claims that there are ground-based spares of the existing radio but cooling issues limit their on orbit lifetime.)
![Which vendor could do it? [meaning "Build an amateur radio specifically for use in space."]
Kenwood
Closest relationship with ARISS.
They’ve actually done space mods before.
Most likely partner.
Icom
They already build ID-5100 and IC-9700 class radios with modular interiors.
They’re excellent at thermally-managed RF hardware.
Yaesu
Super solid front ends, but corporate willingness is unknown.
Baofeng
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
deep breath
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
The number of space safety rules a UV-5R violates is so large NASA would need a separate binder.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:khbtnhyksuqw6qqqdmxcqzfe/bafkreigkn3wl3v4rey3smnl4afp37emyd6tod6vyo4djc3z2k2eaat53xa@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I was asking ChatGPT about various possibilities if ISS needs to replace their amateur radio... and it spontaneously offered some entertaining opinions about Baofeng. 😆
(It claims that there are ground-based spares of the existing radio but cooling issues limit their on orbit lifetime.)
(It claims that there are ground-based spares of the existing radio but cooling issues limit their on orbit lifetime.)
Hairbrush maintenance: somewhat overdue. Needs to be replaced, really.
Yes, that’s the cat’s water bowl in the background. Her preferred location! 🤷♀️
Yes, that’s the cat’s water bowl in the background. Her preferred location! 🤷♀️
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hairbrush maintenance: somewhat overdue. Needs to be replaced, really.
Yes, that’s the cat’s water bowl in the background. Her preferred location! 🤷♀️
Yes, that’s the cat’s water bowl in the background. Her preferred location! 🤷♀️
Good morning… 🥱 🫂🇺🇦
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Good morning… 🥱 🫂🇺🇦
It's Noora's birthday! 🎂
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It's Noora's birthday! 🎂
Her Wikipedia Page Has Had Some Odd Looking Edits Recently.
![Relationships
Compagno Married Peter Riley on 17th September 2017 at Villa Cimbrone in Italy. They Kept Their Relationship Very Private, As of November 2025 There are no Public Children or Any Further Updates as of Now.[25]
[NOTE: This text was added to her Wikipedia page on 11/3 and is capitalized oddly.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:khbtnhyksuqw6qqqdmxcqzfe/bafkreidgles2ehbmkugbpm5hgkjaqqinlx4lt535iwjyqebxmaicu245mm@jpeg)
November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Her Wikipedia Page Has Had Some Odd Looking Edits Recently.
I tried both of these recently and was quite happy with them. Vegan cheese technology has clearly advanced since the last time I tried it. Kind of pricey though.
November 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I tried both of these recently and was quite happy with them. Vegan cheese technology has clearly advanced since the last time I tried it. Kind of pricey though.
Study cat, ready to EAT Ohm’s Law!
November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Study cat, ready to EAT Ohm’s Law!
I’ve had my Extra license for 20 years but have been busy with other things, so a refresher course is probably prudent.
November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I’ve had my Extra license for 20 years but have been busy with other things, so a refresher course is probably prudent.
My worst meal in October.
Stale homemade bread, sprayed with oil, plain kidney beans straight from the can, spices.
Disabled and working full time: just not that easy. Sometimes I’m just too tired and hurting too much to cook.
Stale homemade bread, sprayed with oil, plain kidney beans straight from the can, spices.
Disabled and working full time: just not that easy. Sometimes I’m just too tired and hurting too much to cook.
November 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My worst meal in October.
Stale homemade bread, sprayed with oil, plain kidney beans straight from the can, spices.
Disabled and working full time: just not that easy. Sometimes I’m just too tired and hurting too much to cook.
Stale homemade bread, sprayed with oil, plain kidney beans straight from the can, spices.
Disabled and working full time: just not that easy. Sometimes I’m just too tired and hurting too much to cook.
Hmm, $2.50 per ounce or $0.48 per ounce, how can I as a poor person make such a difficult choice? 🤦♀️
October 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Hmm, $2.50 per ounce or $0.48 per ounce, how can I as a poor person make such a difficult choice? 🤦♀️
Thick black is feed cable. Thinner black, USB power. White, 33ft cable to SDR. Preamp is NooElec Sawbird 2m. Also visible: Govee temp/humidity sensor and my own CO2 sensor. And lots of junk. And napkins. And baby wipes.
October 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thick black is feed cable. Thinner black, USB power. White, 33ft cable to SDR. Preamp is NooElec Sawbird 2m. Also visible: Govee temp/humidity sensor and my own CO2 sensor. And lots of junk. And napkins. And baby wipes.
2 meter antenna update: upgraded to low loss KMR240 feed cable from antenna to preamp. Added 33ft of lossy cable after the preamp so I could relocate the Raspberry Pi to the other side of the room. But took out the 10dB attenuator, so I think it will be ok.
October 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
2 meter antenna update: upgraded to low loss KMR240 feed cable from antenna to preamp. Added 33ft of lossy cable after the preamp so I could relocate the Raspberry Pi to the other side of the room. But took out the 10dB attenuator, so I think it will be ok.
🥳 No more black crud on my ears!
October 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
🥳 No more black crud on my ears!
Yep, time to replace these.
October 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Yep, time to replace these.